Canuck Place Children's Hospice
James Highet currently serves as the Associate Director of Gift & Estate Planning at Simon Fraser University since January 2024 and actively volunteers on the Professional Development Committee for the CAGP Greater Vancouver chapter. Previously, James held positions such as Philanthropy Officer for Planned Giving at Canuck Place Children's Hospice and Development Coordinator at the David Suzuki Foundation. Additional experience includes Development Coordinator for BC & Yukon at Heart and Stroke and Donor Relations Coordinator at VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, where responsibilities encompassed donor cultivation and event planning. James's earlier roles include Marketing & Public Programs Lead at the Vancouver Police Museum and various positions in education and retail. James holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Alberta and completed the Original Gift Planning Course through the Canadian Association of Gift Planners.
Canuck Place Children's Hospice
Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is British Columbia and Yukon’s pediatric palliative care provider. Over 871 children living with life-threatening illnesses and families from five provincial health regions receive Canuck Place inpatient and outpatient care (in home/in hospital). Canuck Place operates 13 patient beds and 8 family suites through two hospices in Vancouver and Abbotsford. Services include medical respite and family support, pain and symptom management, 24-hour virtual care, music and recreation therapy, education and art, grief, loss, and bereavement counselling, as well as end-of-life care. Through the investment of the community, our talented team, and over 400 energetic volunteers we make a lasting difference in the lives of children and the families who love them. Canuck Place is proud to be recognized for: - Supporting Lines High Performance Award (2022, 2021, 2020)